<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Category Manager - Trade and DIY Retailer</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Worcestershire | Salary up to £75,000</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Are you a commercially driven Category Manager who loves building winning product strategies and driving real growth?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">We're working with a well known retailer to recruit a Category Manager to take ownership of a key product category and shape the strategy that delivers sales, margin and market share growth.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, trade-focused environment where you'll have full commercial ownership of your category, managing everything from supplier partnerships and product strategy to pricing, promotions and stock performance.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The Role</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">As Category Manager, you'll lead the strategy and trading performance for your category, managing a large product portfolio and driving results through strong supplier relationships, data-led decisions and a deep understanding of customer needs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">You'll work closely with teams across the business including finance, marketing, supply chain and store operations to ensure the category delivers a compelling offer for customers while achieving ambitious commercial targets.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Own and deliver the category strategy to drive sales, margin and market share</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Manage full P&amp;L performance, including sales, trading margin and stock</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Build strong strategic supplier relationships and lead negotiations</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer behaviour</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Plan pricing, promotions and product lifecycle strategies</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Manage stock health, improving stock turn and reducing slow or obsolete stock</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver the best possible customer proposition</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">What We're Looking For</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Proven experience in Category Management or Buying</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong commercial and analytical skills</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiations</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A customer-first mindset with the drive to grow a category</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">If you're a commercially minded Category Manager who enjoys taking ownership, building supplier partnerships and delivering growth, this could be a brilliant next step.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH35677</span></p></dd>